An independent review criticized prosecutors' handling of abuse allegations against Remy prior to Martel's slaying and a searing article in the Boston Globe documented how Remy skirted the court system for years with the help of a high-powered attorney paid for by his father, Jerry, and mother, Phoebe.

Jerry Remy, who promises to remain in the Red Sox broadcast booth despite the controversy swirling over his family's efforts to keep his son out of jail, has both defended his actions and admitted his failure.

"I don't know if I'd do things differently. I really don't," Remy told WEEI radio last week. "We did the best we possibly could. We failed, we failed. It's that plain and simple."

After the jailhouse fight this week, Jared Remy was moved to a separate area of the facility where he has no contact with other prisoners, the sheriff's office said.

Bail for domestic-battery suspects would be delayed and the penalties they face toughened under a bill spurred by the Jared Remy case and introduced at the Statehouse this week.

Photo timeline: Jared Remy admits killing girlfriend

Photo timeline: Jared Remy admits killing girlfriend

The son of famed Boston Red Sox broadcaster Jerry Remy pleaded guilty to stabbing his girlfriend to death in their Waltham apartment while their young daughter was home.

Jared Remy, 34, was accused of killing Jennifer Martel, 27, late Thursday night at their Windsor Village apartment on Sterns Hill Road.

Police said Jennifer Martel had been dating Jarod Remy for about seven years.

The victim was found suffering from multiple stab wounds on a small patio in the back of the apartment.

During his arraignment in Waltham District Court, prosecutors described a "vicious attack."

Jared Remy was held without bail.

The couple's 4-year-old daughter, who was in the apartment during Friday's confrontation, was unharmed and is now in the custody of child welfare officials, Ryan said.

Jared Remy and Jennifer Martel with their daughter.

Evidence from the scene included bloody footprints.

Richard Martel told the Herald News, a WCVB-TV news partner, that his niece dated Jared Remy for about five or six years and their relationship was volatile.

Police records show that Remy was arrested at the same address on Tuesday and charged with assault and battery.

Martel, a Taunton High School grad, told police she and Remy had an argument earlier in the week because he said she was spending too much time at their neighbor's home.

"The bail recommendation on Wednesday was made based on the totality of the circumstances, the singular count in that case, as well as conversations with investigating officers and Ms. Martel," Ryan said.

Fourteen criminal complaints have been filed against Remy in Waltham District Court since 1998

Jerry Remy released a statement saying, "My thoughts and prayers go out to Jen Martel and her family. Words cannot describe my wife's and my grief. Son or not, I am at a loss for words articulating my disgust and remorse over this senseless and tragic act. We are heartbroken."

On May 27, 2014, Remy decided to change his plea.

Remy pleaded guilty to first-degree murder, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, assault and battery and violating a restraining order.

Family members were in the courtroom.

Jared Remy entered the plea in Middlesex Superior Court.

Remy showed no emotion as the details of the murder were read aloud.

He faces life in prison without parole with this first degree murder plea.

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